Carlos Quentin
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2006-2014)
Carlos Quentin was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 2006 to 2014 for the Arizona Diamondbacks, the Chicago White Sox, and the San Diego Padres, a span of 9 seasons. In 834 career games, he hit .252 with 702 hits, 154 home runs, and 491 RBI. Carlos Quentin was a 2-time All-Star and a Silver Slugger. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 7,647.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 235 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2006-07-20
- Last Game
- 2014-07-26
- Awards
- 2× All-Star · Silver Slugger
Full name: Carlos Jose Quentin
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 834 | 2,790 | 416 | 702 | 173 | 6 | 154 | 491 | 16 | 298 | 516 | .252 | .347 | .484 | .831 | 7,647 |
Career AVG .252 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .347 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — +6.5% above league average.
Career SLG .484 vs. league average .409 across their career seasons — +18.3% above league average.
Career OPS .831 vs. league average .735 across their career seasons — +13.0% above league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | ARI | NL | 57 | 166 | 23 | 42 | 13 | 3 | 9 | 32 | 1 | 15 | 34 | .253 | .269 (-6%) | .336 (+2%) | .431 (+23%) | .768 (+14%) | 391.4 |
| 2007 | ARI | NL | 81 | 229 | 29 | 49 | 16 | 0 | 5 | 31 | 2 | 18 | 54 | .214 | .268 (-20%) | .335 (-11%) | .422 (-17%) | .758 (-15%) | -569.4 |
| 2008 | CHA | AL | 130 | 480 | 96 | 138 | 26 | 1 | 36 | 100 | 7 | 66 | 80 | .287 | .263 (+9%) | .333 (+18%) | .416 (+37%) | .749 (+29%) | 3008.2 |
| 2009 | CHA | AL | 99 | 351 | 47 | 83 | 14 | 0 | 21 | 56 | 3 | 31 | 52 | .236 | .262 (-10%) | .332 (-3%) | .417 (+9%) | .750 (+4%) | 280.3 |
| 2010 | CHA | AL | 131 | 453 | 73 | 110 | 25 | 2 | 26 | 87 | 2 | 50 | 83 | .243 | .257 (-6%) | .325 (+5%) | .402 (+19%) | .728 (+13%) | 1200.4 |
| 2011 | CHA | AL | 118 | 421 | 53 | 107 | 31 | 0 | 24 | 77 | 1 | 34 | 84 | .254 | .255 (avg) | .320 (+6%) | .399 (+25%) | .719 (+17%) | 1347.4 |
| 2012 | SDN | NL | 86 | 284 | 44 | 74 | 21 | 0 | 16 | 46 | 0 | 36 | 41 | .261 | .254 (+2%) | .318 (+17%) | .405 (+24%) | .724 (+21%) | 1243.1 |
| 2013 | SDN | NL | 82 | 276 | 42 | 76 | 21 | 0 | 13 | 44 | 0 | 31 | 55 | .275 | .253 (+9%) | .317 (+14%) | .396 (+24%) | .714 (+20%) | 1032.0 |
| 2014 | SDN | NL | 50 | 130 | 9 | 23 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 18 | 0 | 17 | 33 | .177 | .251 (-30%) | .313 (-10%) | .386 (-18%) | .700 (-14%) | -286.6 |
| Career · 9 seasons | 834 | 2,790 | 416 | 702 | 173 | 6 | 154 | 491 | 16 | 298 | 516 | .252 | — | — | — | — | 7,647 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (834 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 412 | 1340 | 204 | 337 | 80 | 248 | .251 |
| Away | 422 | 1450 | 212 | 365 | 74 | 243 | .252 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-07-26 | SDP | ATL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2014-07-25 | SDP | ATL | W | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2014-07-23 | SDP | CHC | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2014-07-20 | SDP | NYN | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2014-07-18 | SDP | NYN | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2014-07-13 | SDP | LAD | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2014-07-12 | SDP | LAD | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2014-07-11 | SDP | LAD | W | 5 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 2014-07-10 | SDP | LAD | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2014-07-09 | SDP | COL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | ARI | OF | 46 | 42 | 97 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| 2007 | ARI | OF | 76 | 64 | 141 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 | CHA | OF | 130 | 130 | 228 | 5 | 7 | 2 |
| 2009 | CHA | OF | 88 | 88 | 157 | 6 | 2 | 2 |
| 2010 | CHA | OF | 104 | 103 | 183 | 4 | 8 | 1 |
| 2011 | CHA | OF | 102 | 100 | 177 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2012 | SDN | OF | 72 | 72 | 96 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| 2013 | SDN | OF | 69 | 69 | 105 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 | SDN | OF | 32 | 31 | 42 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 393 |
| Right Field | 328 |
| Designated Hitter | 64 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Player of the Week | Week of 2011-04-03 |
| 2010 | Player of the Week | Week of 2010-06-27 |
| 2008 | Silver Slugger | OF |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | SDN | NL | $9,500,000 |
| 2013 | SDN | NL | $9,500,000 |
| 2012 | SDN | NL | $7,025,000 |
| 2011 | CHA | AL | $5,050,000 |
| 2010 | CHA | AL | $3,200,000 |
| 2009 | CHA | AL | $550,000 |
| 2008 | CHA | AL | $400,000 |
| 2007 | ARI | NL | $381,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $35,606,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stanford University | Palo Alto | CA | 2001, 2002, 2003 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 5th | 160.0 | 392 | 0 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Carlos Quentin (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Frequently Asked Questions about Carlos Quentin
- What years did Carlos Quentin play?
- Carlos Quentin played in Major League Baseball from 2006 to 2014.
- Was Carlos Quentin a pitcher?
- No. Carlos Quentin was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Carlos Quentin hit?
- Carlos Quentin hit 154 career home runs with 702 hits.
- What was Carlos Quentin's career batting average?
- Carlos Quentin batted .252 over his career, with 702 hits in 2,790 at bats.
- How many RBI did Carlos Quentin have?
- Carlos Quentin drove in 491 runs in his career.
- Is Carlos Quentin in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Carlos Quentin has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.